Leonardo

Leonardo

Located in Monmouth County

$478 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Leonardo, which sits along Sandy Hook Bay with the Manhattan skyline in the near distance, is a primarily residential Jersey Shore community. Lisa English, a broker associate at O’Brien Realty - English Properties Team, says the area's price point is attractive for new residents. "In Leonardo, you can get homes for under $600,000," she says. Homes with three bedrooms and two or three bathrooms tend to fall within the $600,000 range or even less, while larger homes start to rise in cost. For homes by the water, including newly built ones, be prepared to spend upward of $1.5 million.

For a serene beach day any time of year, walk over to Leonardo Beach. Spend your day reading by the water or catching a tan. In Leonardo Bay, you can charter a boat for fishing and launch from the Leonardo State Marina. After the beach, shoot hoops or run around the playground at Bill Kunkel Memorial Park. A portion of the Henry Hudson Trail runs through Leonardo. Walk along this relatively flat trail as it meanders through trees, near wetlands and streams. Or, take the path to nearby Atlantic Highlands for nightlife and restaurants, says English.

Start your day with a cup of joe from Jersey Coffee Roasters. Or if coffee isn't your breakfast drink of choice, enjoy a cup of tea or matcha. At Pizzeria De Leonardo, dive into a classic pie or step outside the box and try a chicken marsala, taco salad or stuffed vegetable pie. Head into the greater township area to try out even more beloved local spots. One such place is Barrel & Roost. From the minds behind Restaurant Nicholas (which Zagat ranked as the highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey for 15 years in a row) comes Barrel & Roost in the same space. The white tablecloths are gone in this modern farmhouse interior, where neighbors like to meet for dinner and drinks. The menu here mixes some favorites from Restaurant Nicholas among its creations. Locals also flock to Big Mike's Little Red Store, a breakfast-and-lunch spot in a former 1860s general store, where you can enjoy breakfast classics and deli sandwiches crafted by a former chef from Restaurant Nicholas.

Local kids can attend the Middletown Township Public School District, which Niche describes as an above-average school system, ranking it in the top 20 for best New Jersey school districts for athletes and in the top 100 for New Jersey school districts with the best teachers. The district divides its students among 11 elementary schools, like Leonardo Elementary, before sending them to three middle schools, such as Bayshore Middle, and then finally to two high schools. At Middletown High School North, students can earn an associate's degree from Brookdale Community College while earning their high school diploma. High school students can also apply to one of Monmouth County's five specialty high schools focusing on communications, health sciences, biotechnology, marine science and engineering.

Living in Leonardo means "you can get to New York City very quickly," English says. So whether you need to commute into the city daily or want a night out on the town, you can get there from Leonardo without sacrificing spacious beach living.

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Leonardo Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$552,500
Median Sale Price
$560,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$552,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-$2
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$478

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
2
Months of Supply
1.00

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  • Sunday, Jun 22
    1 - 3pm

    37 Florence Ave, Leonardo, NJ 07737

    $799,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,882 Sq Ft
    • 37 Florence Ave
    • New 16 days ago

    Welcome to shoreline living at 37 Florence Avenue in the serene community of Leonardo, Middletown, NJ. This delightful Colonial-style home offers almost 1900sf of comfort and charm, nestled in a beautiful shore community just 50 minutes from NYC.Step inside to discover a cozy and sophisticated residence featuring four spacious bedrooms and 2.5 pristine bathrooms. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING

    Leonora Caminiti Compass New Jersey LLC

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Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

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Average Home Value



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Property Mix - Square Feet

Leonardo Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,432
Median Age
45
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$110,533
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,397

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.6%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
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